Key AnnouncementsThe Big Reveal: Riverside's Future (Nov 2)TODAY! November 2nd, is a date you won't want to miss! First, it’s our monthly Family Sunday, meaning the kids will be with us for a special combined service. Second, immediately after the service, we’ll host an exciting gathering where we will officially reveal the Riverside Vision and our brand-new church logo!
THIS SUNDAY AT A GLANCEWorship Gathering: 10:00am - Communion SundayKingdom Kids: This Sunday is Family Pew Sunday. All children remain in the Worship service with their families
Nursery: Open for ages 4 and under
KEY UPDATESNew "Riverside Notes" Website — Follow the story!
We created a new website to give our church family one simple place to follow the Riverside story, find the latest updates, and revisit key decisions and documents as FBC and Branch become Riverside.
https://notes.riverside.usOperation Christmas Child —Shoeboxes are now available.
Pick up a shoebox in the Forum and fill it with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies (no toothpaste or candy). Also, opportunity to donate $10 to send a box. Return shoeboxes filled by Sun, Nov 23. Questions: :Contact Linda at office@riverside.us
Dinner Church - Join Dinner Church on November 9th for Sunday Afternoon Football! Email matt@thefeastnj.org if you're interested in helping out OR just come and hangout for lunch or dinner (or both)
Thanksgiving Eve Service - Our community Thanksgiving Eve service is on Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00pm. We have so much to be thankful for. Please use this as an opportunity to invite friends and neighbors. Our offering will be to collect non-perishable food items for distribution to our Christmas Day Dinner guests. Bring what you are able and we will collect them at the service as our offering.
ONGOING RHYTHMSGroups:
Tues 12:00–1:30pm — 1 Peter, The Forum (Pastor Steve)
Fri 7:15–8:30am — Men’s Group, The Forum (Pastor Russ)
Sun 8:30–9:45am — Book of John, Clayton Room (Pastor Russ)
WWOW Community (Women’s Group)- We meet on every other Tuesday at 7:00pm in the Forum. Any questions please contact Brooke Batchler, Alex Woodward or Joyce Kalorin. All ladies are welcome.
Thursday- Senior Community Group– Led by Pastor Russ & Ginni Jones. Bible study & prayer with a focus on our seniors. We meet on Zoom every Thursday evening from 7:00-8:00pm
Prayer Space — The Forum (open to everyone; no sign-up)
Mon 11:15am (Pastor Russ)
Thu 11:00am (Pastor Steve)
ANCHOR Student Ministries (Grades 6–12)- Thu 6:30–8:30pm -Questions: youth@riverside.us
CALENDARCalendar of Events Fall 2025
November
11/2 —Reveal Celebration Lunch
11/26 — Thanksgiving Eve Service
11/29 — Turkey Tussle Soccer
11/30 — Hanging of the Greens
December
12/7 — Baptism Sunday
12/8 — Christmas Hymn Sing
12/14 — Nativity Play
12/24 — Christmas Eve Service
12/25 — Christmas Day Dinner
USEFUL LINKS- Merger Blog:
https://notes.riverside.us- Sunday Bulletin:
https://fbcredbank.com/bulletin- Sermons:
https://fbcredbank.com/media- The Feast:
https://thefeastnj.orgNote: We’re transitioning communications to Riverside Church this fall. Thanks for your patience as emails, signs, and sites update.